Picturing the "Unknown": Stereotypes and thought patterns in international ("development") cooperation

April 17, 2025

Concept and moderation: Claudia Buess, Head of Educational Events, Mission 21. Lectures and discussion in English, translation into German

Concept and moderation: Claudia Buess, Head of Educational Events, Mission 21. Lectures and discussion in English, translation into German

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Webinar 'Mission-Colonialism Revisited'.

Picturing the "Unknown": Stereotypes and thought patterns in international ("development") cooperation

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In contrast to the countries of the Global North, the countries of the Global South are often portrayed as "underdeveloped" and in need of help. Such ideas of development are partly based on outdated colonial stereotypes and racist clichés. These...

Wednesday, 7.05.2025 | 6:30 pm

Platform world view

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The Weltsicht platform gives church employees and other interested parties an insight into the wide range of services offered by Mission 21. This is exemplified by the Mission 21 campaign, which is focusing on the topic of "Mission 21 in the...

Wednesday, 21.05.2025 | 13:00 hrs | House of the Church, Bern
Young@Mission21

young@mission21 - Get-together

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The "Get-together" is a new format of young@mission21, which aims to facilitate regular exchange between young adults from our international network. The format is closely linked to our Young Voices podcast and offers space for...

Saturday, 24.05.2025 | 2:00 pm

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